Mühlehorn on Lake Walen

Mühlehorn lies on the southern shore of Lake Walen, below the Kerenzerberg and right by the water. Here, the Meerenbach forms a small delta known as the Horn. The municipality brings together lakeside scenery and the course of the stream with a history of mills, a church and blacksmithing. When looking for a hotel in Mühlehorn, you can first decide whether your stay should focus more on the lake, the history of the town or a particular leisure activity.

Between Lake Walen and the Kerenzerberg

The Meerenbach delta is one of the area’s defining landscape features. Land use also gives an impression of the municipality: 34 percent is agricultural land and 52 percent is forest. These figures refer to the municipal area and therefore offer a broader picture than the built-up centre alone. Mühlehorn is also part of the wider Lake Walen region. There are leisure activities for hikers, cyclists and watersports enthusiasts, and the region is also suitable for boat trips. The wider Lake Walen area offers views of the surrounding mountains.

Getting here by road or scheduled boat

Mühlehorn has its own motorway exit and is also a stop for the scheduled boats on Lake Walen. Road and boat offer different ways of getting here to consider when planning your trip. If you would like to travel by scheduled boat, check the timetable for your date, as timetables may change. This lets you include the boat connection in your travel plans without assuming a particular travel time.

The church and the history of milling

Historically, Mühlehorn was home to important mills powered by the Meerenbach. Another landmark in its history is Mühlehorn Church. Its dedication was celebrated on 10 June 1761. Apparently, the church was independently designed and built by Messmer in the Grubenmann style. After renovation work was completed in 1974, it was placed under heritage protection. The dates point to different periods in its history: its dedication in the 18th century, followed by renovation and heritage protection more than two centuries later.

Hammer mill: waterwheel and team blacksmithing

Mühlehorn’s hammer mill was built in 1777. During the blacksmithing experience, a waterwheel powers the hammers and the forge fire. This puts the power of water and working at the fire at the heart of the activity. In team blacksmithing, participants create a sculpture together. The two activities have different focuses: the blacksmithing experience centres on powering the hammers and the fire, while team blacksmithing focuses on the shared result. If you plan to take part in team blacksmithing, check the latest booking details in advance; event arrangements may change.

Lido and open-air cinema

Mühlehorn lido offers free swimming in Lake Walen. Facilities include a sunbathing lawn, a changing cabin, toilets and a wood-fired grill. In summer, the lido also hosts an open-air cinema. Swimming and the cinema appeal to different interests: spending time by the water or watching a film outdoors. Facilities and event schedules may change. If you are planning to use a particular facility or attend a screening, check the latest information before your visit.

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